The Big 12 Conference announced the television designations for the 2026-27 BYU men's and women's basketball schedules in a report published October 13, 2026. The announcement, made in conjunction with ESPN, FOX, and CBS Sports Network, details broadcast plans for both programs.
For the men's program, 17 of the 18 scheduled league games will be broadcast on linear television. Ten of those matchups are scheduled to air on the ESPN Family of Networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU. Additionally, BYU is scheduled to appear on TNT, FOX, and Peacock during Big 12 play. Games not selected for these specific designations will be available via ESPN+.
The BYU women's basketball schedule includes two nationally televised games. The first is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2027, against Oklahoma State at the Marriott Center, with a noon MT tip-off on CBS Sports Network. The second game will take place on Jan. 23, 2027, as the Cougars travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face TCU, scheduled for a 6 p.m. start on FS1.
The Big 12 women's basketball season will feature 29 nationally televised games across ESPN, FOX, and CBS Sports Network. ESPN platforms will also broadcast the 2027 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, starting Wednesday, March 3, with the championship scheduled for Sunday, March 7. If BYU reaches the championship, that game will be played on Monday, March 8.
All other BYU home games will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Links for these broadcasts will be available on the 2026-27 schedule page, and the full announcement is available on the Big 12 website.
